Italian PM Giorgia Meloni investigated for repatriating Libyan warlord
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Italian PM Giorgia Meloni investigated for repatriating Libyan warlord

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Giorgia Meloni has revealed she is under judicial investigation over Italy’s surprise release of a prison officer wanted for war crimes in Libya. open image in gallery Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni reacts during a Senate hearing In a video message posted on her Facebook account, the Italian prime minister said she is suspected of aiding and abetting a crime and embezzlement in connection to the case. Meloni also said the case was being led by the same prosecutor who investigated Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini in Sicily for allegedly kidnapping 100 migrants aboard a boat that he had blocked at sea for nearly three weeks in 2019. Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani made light of the ICC’s objections, telling reporters the international court “is not the word of God, it’s not the font of all truth.” “Italy is a sovereign country and we make our own decisions,” he added.

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‘I saw him kill people:’ Libya and Italy’s shadowy migrant deals
1 month, 2 weeks ago

‘I saw him kill people:’ Libya and Italy’s shadowy migrant deals

Al Jazeera  

Italy is accused of releasing Libyan officials wanted on international warrants in return for limiting migrant flows. Libya’s Chief of Judicial Police, Osama “Al Masri” Njeem, returned to Libya on an Italian government plane after his arrest in Italy on January 19 on an International Criminal Court warrant. Sometimes he would enter the cells where people were sleeping and beat …

International Criminal Court opens inquiry into Italy over release of Libyan warlord
1 month, 2 weeks ago

International Criminal Court opens inquiry into Italy over release of Libyan warlord

Associated Press  

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Judges at the International Criminal Court have officially asked Italy on Monday to explain why the country released a Libyan man suspected of torture, murder and rape rather than sending him to The Hague. Italian police arrested Ossama Anjiem, also known as Ossama al-Masri, last month but rather than extraditing him to the Netherlands, where the …

Italy says International Criminal Court made an ’immense mess’ out of Libyan warlord arrest warrant
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Italy says International Criminal Court made an ’immense mess’ out of Libyan warlord arrest warrant

Live Mint  

ROME — Italy’s justice minister strongly defended the government's decision to repatriate a Libyan warlord wanted by the International Criminal Court, saying Wednesday that the court itself had made an "immense mess” of the case. He said that The Hague-based court later “corrected, or rather completely overturned the previous warrant” by changing the timespan of al-Masri’s alleged crimes. The ICC …

Italy says International Criminal Court made an ‘immense mess’ out of Libyan warlord arrest warrant
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Italy says International Criminal Court made an ‘immense mess’ out of Libyan warlord arrest warrant

Associated Press  

ROME — Italy’s justice minister strongly defended the government’s decision to repatriate a Libyan warlord wanted by the International Criminal Court, saying Wednesday that the court itself had made an “immense mess” of the case by issuing a contradictory and flawed arrest warrant. He said that The Hague-based court later “corrected, or rather completely overturned the previous warrant” by changing …

Italy officials say accused Libyan freed over ICC warrant ‘inaccuracies’
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Italy officials say accused Libyan freed over ICC warrant ‘inaccuracies’

Al Jazeera  

International court demands answers after Italy released Osama Elmasry Njeem, who is accused of abusing detainees. Italy had no choice but to free a Libyan officer wanted for war crimes by the International Criminal Court because of mistakes and inaccuracies in the court’s arrest warrant, the country’s justice minister said. The allegation from Minister Carlo Nordio on Tuesday comes after …

Victims of Libyan war crimes suspect express dismay, fear after Italy frees him
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Victims of Libyan war crimes suspect express dismay, fear after Italy frees him

Hindustan Times  

By Angelo Amante Victims of Libyan war crimes suspect express dismay, fear after Italy frees him ROME, - Migrants expressed their dismay and sense of betrayal on Wednesday over Italy's decision last week to release a Libyan policeman wanted by the International Criminal Court for war crimes and human rights abuses and allow him to return home. The ICC accuses …

Why Italy's PM Meloni got caught up in Libyan war crimes case
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Why Italy's PM Meloni got caught up in Libyan war crimes case

Hindustan Times  

By Crispian Balmer Why Italy's PM Meloni got caught up in Libyan war crimes case ROME, - Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has been placed under investigation over a government decision to release a Libyan police officer wanted by the International Criminal Court. In a Jan. 22 statement, the ICC said Njeem was suspected of "crimes against humanity and war …

Did Italy's Giorgia Meloni help free Libyan general wanted for war crimes?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Did Italy's Giorgia Meloni help free Libyan general wanted for war crimes?

Firstpost  

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, along with her justice and interior ministers, is under judicial investigation over Italy’s unexpected decision to release Libyan national Najeem Osema Almasri Habish. Let’s take a look: Why Giorgia Meloni is under investigation Meloni’s government is facing criticism from the opposition, human rights groups, and the International Criminal Court for releasing Najeem Osema Almasri Habish …

Giorgia Meloni, her ministers face probe for releasing Libyan warlord
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Giorgia Meloni, her ministers face probe for releasing Libyan warlord

Live Mint  

The prosecutors in Italy's Rome have opened an investigation against Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and two government ministers for repatriating a Libyan warlord – Ossama Anjiem, also known as Ossama al-Masri – who was wanted by the International Criminal Court in the Hague, AP quoted PM Meloni as saying. In addition, the Italian PM said Justice Minister Carlo Nordio, Interior …

Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni says she is being investigated for repatriating a Libyan warlord
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni says she is being investigated for repatriating a Libyan warlord

Associated Press  

MILAN — Rome prosecutors have opened an investigation against Premier Giorgia Meloni and two government ministers for repatriating a Libyan warlord wanted by the International Criminal Court in the Hague, the premier announced Tuesday. Meloni complained in the social media post that the warrant was issued upon his arrival in Italy “after having stayed for around 12 days in three …

Italy’s Meloni says she is being investigated over release of Libya suspect
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Italy’s Meloni says she is being investigated over release of Libya suspect

Al Jazeera  

Italy’s PM Giorgia Meloni says she is suspected of aiding and abetting a crime and embezzlement in connection with the case of a Libyan man suspected of war crimes. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni says she has been placed under judicial investigation after her government released a Libyan police officer wanted by the International Criminal Court. Osama Elmasry Njeem, also …

Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni says she is being investigated for repatriating a Libyan warlord
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni says she is being investigated for repatriating a Libyan warlord

LA Times  

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni expressed indignation at the investigation by Rome prosecutors. Rome prosecutors have opened an investigation against Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and two government ministers for repatriating a Libyan warlord wanted by the International Criminal Court in The Hague, the premier announced Tuesday. Meloni complained in the social media post that the warrant was issued upon Al-Masri’s …

Italy’s Meloni defends repatriation of a Libyan warlord wanted by the International Criminal Court
2 months ago

Italy’s Meloni defends repatriation of a Libyan warlord wanted by the International Criminal Court

Associated Press  

ROME — Italy’s prime minister on Saturday addressed growing criticism of the repatriation of a Libyan warlord wanted by the International Criminal Court, as Giorgia Meloni cited an appeals court order and security concerns. The ICC said the arrest warrant was transmitted to member states on Saturday, including Italy, and that the court had told Italy to contact it “without …

Italy’s interior minister says he expelled Libyan warlord wanted by ICC because he posed ‘danger’
2 months ago

Italy’s interior minister says he expelled Libyan warlord wanted by ICC because he posed ‘danger’

Associated Press  

ROME — Italy repatriated a Libyan warlord sought by the International Criminal Court due to security concerns, Italy’s interior minister told lawmakers Thursday in the government’s first official comment on its decision expel the suspect and not hand him over to face charges. Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi fielded pointed questions from opposition lawmakers during a Senate session two days after …

Italy's interior minister says he expelled Libyan warlord wanted by ICC because he posed 'danger'
2 months ago

Italy's interior minister says he expelled Libyan warlord wanted by ICC because he posed 'danger'

The Independent  

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Italy says it sent home Libyan war crimes suspect because he was dangerous
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2 months ago

Italy says it sent home Libyan war crimes suspect because he was dangerous

Hindustan Times  

By Angelo Amante Italy says it sent home Libyan war crimes suspect because he was dangerous ROME, - Italy's interior minister said on Thursday a Libyan man detained under an international war crimes arrest warrant and then unexpectedly released had been swiftly repatriated because of his "social dangerousness". Osama Elmasry Njeem, also known as Osama Almasri Njeem, was detained on …

Italy defends expulsion of Libyan war crimes suspect
2 months ago

Italy defends expulsion of Libyan war crimes suspect

Al Jazeera  

Some senators express dismay that Italy ignored its obligations to the ICC to turn over suspects. Italy’s interior minister says a Libyan man detained under an international war crimes arrest warrant and then unexpectedly released had been swiftly repatriated because of his “social dangerousness”. Njeem is a brigadier general in Libya’s Judicial Police who the ICC said is suspected of …

ICC seeks answers after Italy frees Libyan war crimes suspect
2 months ago

ICC seeks answers after Italy frees Libyan war crimes suspect

Hindustan Times  

By Crispian Balmer ICC seeks answers after Italy frees Libyan war crimes suspect ROME -The International Criminal Court demanded answers from Italy on Wednesday over why it freed a Libyan man suspected of crimes against humanity and war crimes, including murder, torture, rape and sexual violence. Italy detained Osama Elmasry Njeem, also known as Osama Almasri Njeem, on Sunday in …

Senior Libyan policeman given hero's welcome after surprise Italy release
Top News
2 months ago

Senior Libyan policeman given hero's welcome after surprise Italy release

Hindustan Times  

ROME, - A senior member of Libya's judicial police has been given a hero's welcome back home after Italy unexpectedly released him from jail just two days after arresting him on a warrant from the International Criminal Court. Senior Libyan policeman given hero's welcome after surprise Italy release The man, named by Italy's justice ministry as Najeem Osema Almasri Habish …

Italy under fire from International Criminal Court for releasing Libya warlord accused of war crimes
Trending News
2 months ago

Italy under fire from International Criminal Court for releasing Libya warlord accused of war crimes

Associated Press  

ROME — Human rights groups voiced outrage Wednesday after Italy released a Libyan warlord on a technicality, after he was arrested on a warrant from the International Criminal Court accusing him of war crimes and crimes against humanity. “But when a trafficker whom the International Criminal Court tells us is a dangerous criminal lands on your table, it’s not like …

ICC seeks answers after Italy frees Libyan war crimes suspect
2 months ago

ICC seeks answers after Italy frees Libyan war crimes suspect

Al Jazeera  

The International Criminal Court has demanded answers from Italy over why it freed a Libyan man suspected of crimes against humanity and war crimes, as well as murder, torture and rape. The ICC, which has been investigating alleged serious crimes committed in Libya since the country’s 2011 civil war, said in a statement it had urged Italy to contact its …

Libya warlord arrested in Italy on warrant from the International Criminal Court, but then expelled
Top News
2 months ago

Libya warlord arrested in Italy on warrant from the International Criminal Court, but then expelled

Associated Press  

ROME — Italian police arrested a Libyan warlord on a warrant from the International Criminal Court, but an Italian tribunal refused to approve the arrest and he was instead sent back to Libya, Italy’s state-run RAI television reported. Recently, the International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor issued arrest warrants over alleged crimes in Libya beyond the civil war, including in detention …

Italy arrests senior Libyan police officer on ICC warrant
Trending News
2 months ago

Italy arrests senior Libyan police officer on ICC warrant

Hindustan Times  

ROME, - Italian authorities have arrested a senior member of Libya's judicial police, acting on a warrant from the International Criminal Court over war crimes accusations, a source with knowledge of the matter said on Tuesday. Italy arrests senior Libyan police officer on ICC warrant The man was apprehended in the northern city of Turin, the source told Reuters, adding …

Did Trump do it for Italy? Meloni welcomes Cecilia Sala as she reaches Rome after being freed from Iran
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Did Trump do it for Italy? Meloni welcomes Cecilia Sala as she reaches Rome after being freed from Iran

India TV News  

Italian journalist Cecilia Sala arrived back in Rome on Wednesday after being released from the Iranian prison where she was detained for weeks. In a post on X, the newspaper said that Cecilia Sala landed in Ciampino after being released from Evin prison in Tehran after 21 days of detention. Sala was welcomed by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni Foreign …

In a big win for Meloni, Italian journalist freed from Iranian prison; emplanes for home
2 months, 2 weeks ago

In a big win for Meloni, Italian journalist freed from Iranian prison; emplanes for home

Firstpost  

Italian journalist Cecilia Sala has been released from detention in Iran and is on her way home, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s office said in a statement on Wednesday Italian journalist Cecilia Sala, who was arrested by police in Tehran, Iran on December 19, 2024, according to Italy's foreign ministry, records her podcast 'Stories' at her home in Rome, Italy. …

Italian PM Meloni meets Trump amid heightened tensions with Iran over Cecilia Sala's arrest
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Italian PM Meloni meets Trump amid heightened tensions with Iran over Cecilia Sala's arrest

India TV News  

Giorgia Meloni, the Italian Prime Minister, met US President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday. Trump calls Meloni 'fantastic woman' Referring to his meeting with Meloni, as "exciting", Trump said, "I'm here with a fantastic woman, the prime minister of Italy. Trump watched the documentary with Meloni along with his pick for the incoming administration's secretary of state, Florida Senator, Mike Waltz, …

Italian minister admits trying to hire influencer lover in tearful TV interview
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Italian minister admits trying to hire influencer lover in tearful TV interview

The Independent  

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Netanyahu’s hostage dilemma
9 months, 1 week ago

Netanyahu’s hostage dilemma

Al Jazeera  

Through eight months of war in Gaza, the issue of the hostages has obsessed the Israeli public above all else but the dramatic operation to rescue four Israelis held captive in Gaza last week – which resulted in a massacre of more than 270 Palestinians – has revealed that a ceasefire deal remains the best option to secure their safe …

Italian PM Giorgia Meloni's seeks 100,000 euros in compensation over deepfake videos
1 year ago

Italian PM Giorgia Meloni's seeks 100,000 euros in compensation over deepfake videos

India TV News  

Rome: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is due to testify before a court in the Sardinian city of Sassari on July 2 after deepfake sexually explicit videos of her surfaced online. Meloni has sought 100,000 euros in damages after the videos were uploaded and said she will donate any award to a fund for women victims of domestic violence, according …

Italy’s Meloni seeks symbolic compensation from suspects over deepfake porn images
1 year ago

Italy’s Meloni seeks symbolic compensation from suspects over deepfake porn images

Associated Press  

ROME — Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni has been asked to testify in court July 2 in the trial of two men who are accused of making deepfake pornographic images using her face and posting them online. Meloni, who is listed as an injured party in the trial in Sassari in Sardinia, is seeking 100,000 euros in symbolic damages and will …

Italy’s prime minister Giorgia Meloni leaves partner after his sexist comments
1 year, 5 months ago

Italy’s prime minister Giorgia Meloni leaves partner after his sexist comments

The Independent  

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Italy’s Meloni acknowledges ‘anomalies’ in Russian escape
1 year, 11 months ago

Italy’s Meloni acknowledges ‘anomalies’ in Russian escape

Associated Press  

ROME — Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni acknowledged “anomalies” in the handling of a Russian businessman who escaped from house arrest in Italy to avoid extradition to the United States and said Saturday she would speak with the justice minister to understand what happened. Because obviously in that case, the flight risk becomes more obvious.” She welcomed the decision by Italian …

Giorgia Meloni: Far-right Italian leader criticized for posting rape video
2 years, 7 months ago

Giorgia Meloni: Far-right Italian leader criticized for posting rape video

CNN  

Far-right leader Giorgia Meloni, leading the race to become Italy’s next prime minister, was accused on Monday of shameful electioneering by her rivals after posting a video of a Ukrainian woman being raped by a migrant in an Italian city. “One cannot remain silent in the face of this atrocious episode of sexual violence against a Ukrainian woman carried out …

Italy's Meloni shocks opponents with alleged rape video
2 years, 7 months ago

Italy's Meloni shocks opponents with alleged rape video

The Independent  

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Italy’s Meloni shocks opponents with alleged rape video
2 years, 7 months ago

Italy’s Meloni shocks opponents with alleged rape video

Associated Press  

MILAN — The far-right candidate who aspires to be Italy’s first female leader came under fire Monday from opponents for posting a pixelized video that purports to show a woman being raped by an asylum-seeker. I will do everything possible to restore security to our cities.” Her main opponent in the Sept. 25 vote, Democratic Party leader Enrico Letta, countered …

Italy’s PM hopeful Meloni slammed for posting rape video
2 years, 7 months ago

Italy’s PM hopeful Meloni slammed for posting rape video

Al Jazeera  

The far-right leader is blasted by rivals after posting a video of a Ukrainian woman being raped by a migrant in Italy. Far-right leader Giorgia Meloni, leading the race to become Italy’s next prime minister, was accused on Monday of shameful electioneering by her rivals after posting a video of a Ukrainian woman being raped by a migrant in an …

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